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Chronic Homelessness This group consumes a disproportionate amount of costly resources* Chronic homelessness has a visible impact on your community’s safety and attractiveness This group is in great need of assistance and special services It is a finite problem that can be solved Addressing this group will free up resources for other homeless groups, including youth / families Effective new technologies exist to engage and house this population Why Planning Important * See later slide

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STEP 6: Develop Strategies PREVENTION “ Close the Front Door” Reduce the number of people who become chronically homeless INTERVENTION “ Open the Back Door” Increase placement into supported housing of people who are currently experiencing homelessness